Hi guys.

Have someone idea about bikes carrier on boot door. But! I don't wanna cover number plate or rear lights because I'll go to Central Europe and covering of this part is in this countries for penalty. 

Other thing is, that I can't put the bikes on roof because I'll have a roof box.

Thx

 

Welcome. 

How heavy is the Bike? 

You can easily get a Bike Rack that will put the bike high but then you pay the penalty in that it is catching the wind. 

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/437985-3-bike-cycle-carrier-needed 

 

Better a rack behind the car,

or one on a Tow Ball rack and a Light Board / Number Plate.

Edited 5 February, 20188 yr by AwaoffSki

Well. About 24kilos each bike. I'll have 2. So till 50kilis both. Trouble is that I haven't tow ball. And true is that I'm quiet nervous about wind on Germany's highways. 

 

I have a Specialized Fat Boy it goes up high on my rack, well tied on, i would not put 2 of them on though.

Damn. 

Well. Maybe better way will be put the bikes inside. Heavy stuff (like a tent , chairs and similar....) keep under bikes in car and light stuff put in roof box. Because I would like have relax on trips. Not stress, when something fall down ;-)

@chrisgreen has a bike rack on his Spaceback. I'm sure he'll give you the details.

I used to have the following hatchback-mounted bike carrier on the Spaceback: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005Q5VC92/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1  

 

It was a good rack and high mounted so that the bike did not cover the lights or number plate.

 

However, I have since replaced it with a Thule roof-mounted carrier and a set of roof bars, which in my opinion is a much better solution (as long as you remember how high the car is). 

Ok. So u think that this carrier will be good for 2 Fat Bikes? Because it's till 50kilos weight. 

It should be OK, but I can’t say for certain as I only ever carried one bike on mine.

 

if you are concerned about the weight on the tailgate, go for a roof option. 

But that's a problem. Because I need roof box. 

Well. No worries. I'll do like I said.......bikes IN

The Tyres / wheels will cover the lights.  Taking Front Wheels off might help.

Edited 5 February, 20188 yr by AwaoffSki

Got it. Now I have for hire Fiat Tipo (because my lovely "R" is on repair) and today we done test trip. Well. Because Fiat is inside smaller than Rapid, summer holiday will be without complications.

So.....Bikes IN